Canada's Air Force today by Milberry, Larry - 1987

Toronto: CANAV, 1987. 152 pp, 4to (12 1/4" H). "(A) comprehensive look at the many tasks and the ever-fascinating selection of aircraft making up today's Air Force. It's all here, whether a Hercules transporting aid to some distant land or suporting troops in the field, an Aurora on maritime patrol, CF-18s on watch over the Arctic or on low-level runs across Europe, or a Labrador helicopter on a life-or-death search and rescue mission. Over 300 colour photographs are at the heart of (this book), showing the aircraft at their best and in their operational environments. Every type in service is featured, as are some of the RCAF's earlier aircraft, included for a touch of nostalgia. There is the tiny Musketeer and the heavyweight Boeing 707, the ancient Dakota and today's Dash 8, light helicopters and hi-tech CF-18s. (The book) also focuses on the people who are the Air Force today and shows them on the job. Various bases are also included." Tiny dint on rear board, small… Read More

Toronto, ON, Canada: CANAV Books, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Gray boards with gilt letters, many illustrations and map with 152 pp. The dust jacket has a 0.5 cm tear at top of spine and it is in a Brodart cover now.

Canada: CANAV Books, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 152 pages. Index. Colour photography throughout. "The most splendid Canadian aviation book yet published... With detailed text and a spectacular wide-ranging photographic gallery, the book is a comprehensive look at the many tasks and the ever-fascinating selection of aircraft making up today's air force." - from dust jacket. Prior owner taped a clear protective cover over dust jacket, resulting in several modest brown tape marks upon illustrated endpapers..